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salmon cakes on a lined plate with a half a lemon, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and green onions

SALMON CAKES WITH FRESH SALMON

Salmon Cakes with Fresh Salmon, anyone?! They’re packed full of flavour, oven baked to crispy perfection and are the perfect way to use fresh salmon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Patties

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Fillet preferably wild-caught
  • ½ cup Bell Pepper* diced
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg lightly beaten
  • 2 Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Lemon Wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper, then bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
    whole piece of cooked salmon seasoned with salt and pepper on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Flake the cooked salmon using a fork.
    flaked cooked salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • In a large mixing bowl add green pepper, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined. If the mixture seems too wet, add more breadcrumbs; if it's too dry, add a little more mayonnaise.
    chopped green onions, green bell pepper, bread crumbs, hot sauce, mayo and spices unmixed in a bowl
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into patties.
    hand forming salmon cake mixture into a round patty
  • Place the salmon cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
    6 raw salmon cakes on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the salmon cakes are cooked through and golden brown. Serve hot with your favourite sauce and lemon wedges.
    4 salmon patties on a parchment lined baking sheet with lemon wedges, chopped green onions and chopped parsley

Notes

I used green bell pepper for this recipe, but any colour works!
Don't forget the dipping sauce! My favourite pairing is my homemade remoulade sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Salmon Cake | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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